PBR Makes For Action Packed 4th of July Weekend

For the Trail Gazette - Western Heritage

Posted:
07/03/2014 11:41:14 AM MDT

Professional Bull Riders are set to kick off the First Annual Estes Park Colorado Invitational on July 4th at 6:30PM at the Stanly Fairgrounds Arena. This is a high energy two night event featuring forty to fifty riders taking their turn for that elusive 8 second ride. The Stanley Fairgrounds outdoor arena sits poised to provide spectators with an amazing show, followed by an incredible 4th of July fireworks display hosted by the Town of Estes Park directly across over Lake Estes.

Saturday night's PBR event is the second full length venue that again challenges the riders to buck for the final's round. Set as the columniation of high scores of both nights, the finals round is where the money is made for those that qualified and can make the 8 second explosive ride once more. This show features live music of The Dennis Tobias Band, both before and after the Saturday PBR show.

Gates open at 5:30. Tickets are on sale online at www. rooftoprodeo.com by selecting the Professional Bull Riding tab. You can also stop by the fairgtrounds during business hours as well.

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PBR Fact: More than 1,200 bull riders from the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico hold PBR memberships. They compete in more than 300 bull riding events per year on either the elite tour, which is the Built Ford Tough Series, the Touring Pro Division, or the PBR International circuits (PBR Australia, PBR Brazil, PBR Canada and PBR Mexico). The ultimate goal for PBR athletes each year is to qualify for the prestigious PBR World Finals in Las Vegas where the coveted title of PBR World Champion is decided.

The combination of raw sport and quality entertainment has propelled the PBR to strong growth in live attendance as well. In 1995, 310,000 fans attended PBR events across the nation. Today the PBR attracts over 1.5 million live event attendees each year with its multi-tiered event structure.

Professional bull riding is a fierce, rough, and grueling sport with roots deeply imbedded in American culture. It's America's original extreme sport. Or more information please visit PBR.COM